Multiple purpose window fixture means



Dec. 3, 1946.

A. A. PIN-ro 2,412,059

MULTIPLE PURPOSE WINDOW: FIXTURE MEANS f Filed sept. 20, 1945 2 sheets-sheet 1 y 24 l,/4' l. l//g4 Vf/W 3 By @www Dec. 3, 1946. A. A. PINTO 2,412,059

' MULTIELE PURPOSE WINDOW FIXTURE MEANS y Filed Sept'. 20, 1945 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 I l1 L'e/ltor Amie A. Piaf@ I. By @www WWW Patented Dec. 3, 1946 UNITED STATES PATENT oFFics MULTIPLE PURPoetsliZi/INDOW FIXTURE l l Arme A. Pinto, Highland Park, Mich. Application September 2.0, 1945*, Serial-No. 617,458

(Cl. 2'48-2i2) 6 Claims.

1' The present invention relates to combination accessories, brackets and fixtures, such as: are used inv conjunction with Window frames as ways and means of accommodating and supporting window accessories such as Venetian blinds, roller blinds vor shades, curtains and over-drapes for v such curtainsthe purpose of the invention being to structurally, functionally and otherwise improve upon known fixtures in the same general category.

In carryingv out the principles ofthe instant invention, I have evolved and produced 'a multiple-xture assemblage, that is, a structuralarrangement which is combinedly made up ofV properly coordinated and mutually cooperatingV parts to accommodate Venetian and roller blinds, associated curtains, and further, associated draperies for use in conjunction with the curtains.

One phase of the invention considered to be of outstanding importance is the special main or foundation fixture, this being adapted to serve as hanger means for Venetian and roller blindsthe same being provided with grips or jaws, these being adapted for frictional binding and clamping association with standardy parts of the regular guide ways or channels in a stock window frame, the idea here being to dispense with screws and other driven fasteners and to thus simplify window dressing problems in the home.

More particularly, one phase of the invention has to do with the aforementioned blin'd hanging fixture, the same characterized by the aforementionedY screw-less grips, and further characterized by horizontal receiver channels, these to accommodate end portions of the head-board on the conventional Venetian blind structure, said fixture being further provided with a socket to accommodate an adapter L, the latter to accommodate complemental'brackets and fixtures, such, for example, as those adapted for suspending curtains and draperies.

Visualized along other lines, the invention relies y for novelty on the aforementioned L-rod, this to support the curtain bracket and the curtain bracket to support the drapery bracket, one end of the L being detaohably connected with the main foundation bracket, that is, the part which fastens by clamping on the window frame which serves to accommodate both Venetian and roller blinds. Y

l Other Objects, features and advantages will become more readily apparent from the following description and the accompanying illustrative drawings.

In the drawings, wherein like numerals are 45' drapery fixture D. The parts A', B, C, and'D will 2. employed toI designate like parts throughout the? views:

Figure 1 is a View showing thefwindowframe in section and showing the combinedxture andl bracket assembly in elevation..

FigureZ is a fragmentary elevationalgview, withv portions broken away, this showingV the completev assemblage but bringing' out to advantage the construction and arrangement of the curtain anddrapery fixtures.

Figure 3 is' a horizontal" sectional7K viewtaken. approximately on` thej plane of the line,33 of .Figure 1, this showing how' the partsare' constructedl and combined intoV operative relationship.

Figures 4 and 5v are sections onr the planes of,l thel lines 4--4 and 5.-'-5 of- Figure 1, lookin-gin the directionv ofthe arrows, thesebein'g vertical sections.

Figures v6 and '7 are horizontal or longitudinalV sections taken onY the planes of the lines 6*-)5 and 1 1 of Figure 1, also looking in the directionof the arrows.

Figure 8y is a fragmentary perspective view showingportions" of the L-rod, the curtain-fixture, andthe associated and companionI draperyI fix-- ture.

Figure 9 is a view somewhat similar toFigure l. but showing the bracket secured to a metal frame window structure.

Referring now tothe drawings by distinguishing reference characters, I will first mention broadly the main components ofthe overall assemblage. That -isto say, the principal foundation bracket from which the other parts are supported, and which may 'be broadly referred to as the blind. bracket, is denoted by the vreference character A. Supported from-this and detachable therefrom is the aforementioned adapter, this being the L-rod and generallyA denoted by the reference character B. Part B serves to accommodate and support another complemental part which may well be referred to as the curtain fixture C. In turn, the curtain fixture C Vserves to support the be described more or less independently andthen described in their relative companion and coinplemental relationships.

The blind bracketv A Vcomprises a substantially rectangular plate (see Figures 1` to '7, inclusive), said plate being denoted by the numeral lfU and having marginal flanges H and I2, the latter with-screw holes I`3 such as are used (see Figure' 9)' in a manner to be hereinafter described. This plate. is'- provided onl onei side "with 'a Irigid outstanding grip I4, opposed to which is a similar but relatively shiftable or movable grip I5. These grips are adapted to bind against the parts I6 and I1 of the window frame I8. The window frame is the conventional wooden structure and is made up to include the usual parting strip Il, associated part I6 dening the customary channel or guideway for window sashes (not shown). I take advantage of this arrangement and provide the bracket A with the grips I4 and I5 to frictionally bind against the parts I6 and Il to avoid the necessity of using screws and other driven fasteners for attaching said bracket. It will be noted in Figure 1 that there is a fixed lug I9 which accommodates an adjusting screw 29, the latter threaded through a screw-threaded lug 2I on the shiftable grip I5. The plate is apertured as at 22 to accommodate the adjustable lug or ear 2|. Hence, this screw and lug arrangement makes it possible to adjust the grips I4 and I to meet the Width of the guideway shown in Figures l and 3.V The plate I0 adjacent the upper end is Vprovided with an insert which is bent to form a ledge 23 and an intermediate portion 24, the portion 24 coacting and providing a socket, and the ledge 23 coacting with the other l parts in forming a channel-like receiver 25, this for accommodation of the head-board 26 on the Venetian blind structure 2l (shown in dotted lines in Figure 2). There is a stop 28 in the head-board receiver channel and also a pivoted latch 29. Thus after the head-board is slipped into place, the latch is held against displacement, as shown to 'better advantage in Figure 9 of the drawings. A suitably flanged closing cap 30 is provided for the bracket A and this is held in place by inclined slots or notches 3| removably engaging headed keeper pins 32 mounted on said plate I0. When the cap is put in position on the plate, the parts coact in forming a sort of boxlike bracket. It might be mentioned that this bracket, as before indicated, is provided with means at 33 to accommodate journal pins on the ends of a regular roller rblind (not shown). Thus, and as before stated, the bracket A serves primarily as a mount or support for both Venetian blinds or roller blinds or shades as they are sometimes called in the trade. It also has the additional function of accommodating the adapter rod B.

As before stated, the adapter B is nothing more than an L-rod, one limb 34 fitting slidably and removably in the aforementioned socket 24 of the bracket A. The remaining limb 35 serves to removably and adjustably accommodate the curtain bracket C. The curtain bracket C is characterized primarily by a suitably shaped and proportioned plate 36 provided with hooks 3l to accommodate the regulation curtain suspending rod 38, as shown in dotted lines in Figure 8. This plate 36 is also provided with bent ears 39 having adjusting screws 4D to engage associated tilting ears 4I on the attaching loop 42. The loop Slips over the limb 35 and is frictionally held in place. Adjustment as to the rod B is made by way of the coacting elements 39, 40 and 4 I.

The remaining drapery fixture D is a double leaf unit. The plate 36 (see Figs. 2 and 8) has an arcuate slot 44 to accommodate a similar screw 45, thus providing an arrangement whereby the fixture D may be adjusted in relation to the yfixture C. The hinge is denoted at 46 and provides a connection between the leaf 43 and the remaininglleaf 41, the'latter terminating in an eye 48 V50 having a fiange 5I.

to accommodate the usual ornamental drapery arm 49. (See dotted lines in Figure 2.) Y

Novelty is predicated upon the entire or overall assemblage characterized by the companion and complemental parts A, B, C and D. Novelty is also predicated upon the construction of the individual parts A, B, C, and D. The claims are drawn accordingly.

Attention is directed to Figure 9 at this stage, which shows a metal Window frame construction In this connection, the apertured flange, that is, the flange I 2 with aperture I3 (see Figure 4) is utilized for securing the bracket A in place, as indicated.

It is thought that persons skilled in the art to which the invention relates will be able to obtain a clear understanding of the invention after considering the description in connection with the drawings. Therefore, a more lengthy description is regarded as unnecessary.

Minor changes in the shape, size and arrangement of details coming Within the field of invention claimed may be resorted to in actual practice, if desired.

I claim:

l. A multiple purpose assemblage for dressing windows comprising a bracket adapted to be mounted on a window frame, said bracket being constructed to accommodate roller and Venetian blinds, said bracket being provided with a horizontal socket, an L-rod, one end of said rod being removably fitted in said socket, the opposite end of said rod being disposed to the exterior of the adjacent part of the window frame, and a curtain rod fixture having a sleeve, said sleeve being slidably mounted on the last-named end of said L- rod.

2. A multiple purpose assemblage for dressing windows comprising a bracket adapted to be mounted on a window frame, said bracket being constructed to accommodate roller and Venetian blinds, said bracket being provided with a horizontal socket, an L-rod, one end of said rod being removably tted in said socket, the opposite end of said rod being disposed to the exterior of the adjacent part of the window frame, a curtain rod 4fixture having a sleeve, said sleeve being slidably mounted on the last-named end of said L-rod, and the second fixture made up of hinged leaves, one leaf` being adjustably mounted on said curtain rod fixture, the remaining leaf being provided with an eye, and said eye being adapted to accommodate a shank on a standard drapery arm.

3. In a structure of the class described, a combination hanger bracket for Venetian blinds and roller blinds comprising a plate having a fixed grip and a relatively shiftable grip, said grips being arranged in parallelism and being adapted to bind and clamp against edge portions of a regular channelvvay in a standard window frame construction.

4. In a structure of the class described, a combination hanger bracket for Venetian blinds and roller blinds comprising a plate having a fixed grip and a relatively shiftable grip, said grips being arranged in parallelism and being adapted to bind and clamp against edge portions of a regular channelway in a standard window frame construction, one grip being provided with a screw-threaded ear, said plate having a fixed ear, and a screw-threaded bolt threaded through and co-acting with said ears for moving the shiftable grip toward and from the fixed grip. f

5. In a structural assemblage of the class described, an L-rod adapted to be removably mounted on a relatively fixed hanger bracket, a curtain rod fixture, said fixture comprising a plate having outstanding hooks to accommodate curtain rods of a conventional type, said plate being provided with a sleeve and said sleeve being slidably mounted on one end portion of said rod.

6. In a structural assemblage of the class described, an L-rod adapted to be removably mounted .on a relatively fixed hanger bracket, a curtain rod xture, said fixture comprising a plate having outstanding hooks to accommodate curtain rods of a conventional type, said plate being provided with a sleeve and said sleeve being slidably mounted on one end portion of said rod, and a drapery arm fixture made up of hingedly connected leaves, one leaf being adjustably connected to said plate and the other leaf terminating in a vertical eye, said eye to accommodate a shank on the drapery hanger arm.

ARMIE A. PINTO. 

